About the role
Antiquarians work with preserving, caring for, and conveying cultural heritage. They are often employed at museums, archives, authorities, or within the private sector. The educational path can include a college education in cultural conservation, history, archaeology, or similar subject areas.Responsibilities
Antiquarians are responsible for inventorying, documenting, and researching historical objects and buildings. They provide advice on preservation and restoration and participate in exhibition production and educational activities. Their work contributes to protecting and conveying cultural heritage to the public and future generations.Skills and tools
Antiquarians need good knowledge of history and cultural heritage management, as well as the ability to handle archive and database systems. They often use tools for documentation and analysis, such as GIS and CAD programs. Communication and presentation skills are important in order to share their knowledge. Common competencies demanded by employers are arkeologi, historia and etnologi.